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Posted: 2/11/2012 12:05:03 PM EDT

I am trying to build a 18 or 20 inch ar. This will be my 3rd, but I am using a spikes lower for this build and I have no idea what kind of buffer tube to get. Got any idea?

Posted: 2/11/2012 2:00:31 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I have no idea what kind of buffer tube to get. Got any idea?

First you have to decide on what kind of stock you want.
Adjustable, carbine type ?
Fixed, rifle type ?

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Posted: 2/11/2012 3:17:25 PM EDT

[#2]

I put together a 20" build and used a rifle buffer with an A2 fixed stock

Posted: 2/11/2012 3:45:58 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm doing the same thing right now. I'm using one of my Spike's lowers for a rifle configuration build. I picked up an A1 length stock and going to order an A1 rifle tube with a JP spring and buffer.

Posted: 2/11/2012 9:46:18 PM EDT

[#4]

I'm going 20" with Magpul acs adjustable stock.

Posted: 2/12/2012 8:52:45 AM EDT

[#5]

I want the A2 fixed stock.

Posted: 2/12/2012 9:58:09 AM EDT

[#6]

All of the A2 stocks I see are grey and not black. is it just the pic and they are black.

Posted: 2/12/2012 10:13:06 AM EDT

[#7]

like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted: 2/12/2012 10:42:04 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I want the A2 fixed stock.

OK, then the tube is pretty much pre-determined.
If you get into genuine Colt there is a choice between extruded or the stronger forged type.
The dimensioning is the same with the A2 buffer tubes. A2 uses a one size fits all buffer, as well.

The DPMS A2 kit is supposed to be good for an aftermarket A2 kit.
'bout the only DPMS part that I would entertain.

Posted: 2/12/2012 10:47:18 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
All of the A2 stocks I see are grey and not black. is it just the pic and they are black.

No, some are grey and some are black.
I think that the milspec stocks made from Zytel are more grey.
Many report that oiling or Armor-All will darken the stock.
Make sure you're not allergic to whatever you decide to use.

Posted: 2/12/2012 11:26:33 AM EDT

[#10]

I bought a Rock River Entry stock and it had a grey-ish look to it. I used rit dye and dyed it black and it took well and darkened up nicely. Always an option.

Posted: 2/12/2012 6:28:12 PM EDT

[#11]

I am leaning towards a A2 from Midway USA since all of the ones on the EE are sold. I searched back a few pages and gave up. 55 isnt bad though.

Posted: 2/12/2012 6:48:55 PM EDT

[#12]

I was also thinking about the magpul prs stock but I dont know what kind of tube to get?

Posted: 2/13/2012 2:40:57 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I was also thinking about the magpul prs stock but I dont know what kind of tube to get?

The PRS uses a standard Rifle Extension and buffer/spring.

Posted: 2/13/2012 3:56:14 AM EDT

[#14]

You would use the same tube that you would use for the A2 fixed stock, but don't use the endplate.

Quoted:
I was also thinking about the magpul prs stock but I dont know what kind of tube to get?

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